2025 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Goldbar

The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series is a Canadian trail running community hosting events across various regions. The Goldbar event is the third race in the Northern Alberta series, taking place in Edmonton's Goldbar Park. This park features hard-packed trails, technical singletrack, and the challenging Esso Hill, making it a favorite among local trail enthusiasts.

Participants can expect a mix of trail terrain and technical sections, including a challenging climb and scenic loops near 50 Street. The event welcomes runners of all ages, including kids' races featuring technical singletrack sections.

- Starts on 2 km of hard-packed trail allowing runners to spread out.
- Ascends towards Goldstick Park and includes technical singletrack sections.
- Aid station at the top of a steep climb provides summer heat relief.
- Course loops back via the park and extends out to 50 Street.
- Trail surface throughout with a mix of technical and packed trail.

- Diverse race options including kids' 1K and 3K timed events.
- Challenging trail with technical singletrack and Esso Hill climb.
- Aid stations located strategically, including on steep climbs.
- Family-friendly event with free kids' 1K race sign-up on race morning.
- Self-seeded wave starts for adult races to accommodate all levels.